Leave it to comedian Dave Chappelle to explain the illogical thought process of poor White Americans who voted against their own best interests for President Donald Trump. Chappelle can be seen on his latest Netflix special, Equanimity, out Dec. 31, 2017.

Maurice "Mo" Barnes is a graduate of Morehouse College and Political Scientist based in Atlanta. Mo is also a Blues musician. He has been writing for Rolling Out since 2014. Whether it means walking through a bloody police shooting to help a family find justice or showing the multifaceted talent of the Black Diaspora I write the news.